117 Main Street

Topsfield, MA 01983

$655,200
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,706 Sq. Ft.
$242 / Sq. Ft.
2,706
Sq. Ft.
$242
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Handsome colonial on north Main Street, convenient to Topsfield town center. Sited on 2 acres fronted with striking stone walls, the Gilbert Balch House was rebuilt in 1929 as a Colonial Revival home. This charming house features a large cathedral ceiling family room addition with exposed beams, a wood stove for cozy winter evenings, half bath, and French doors opening to a sunny back porch. The first floor has fir floors throughout a formal front entry with vestibule, fireplaced living room, wainscoted...Handsome colonial on north Main Street, convenient to Topsfield town center. Sited on 2 acres fronted with striking stone walls, the Gilbert Balch House was rebuilt in 1929 as a Colonial Revival home. This charming house features a large cathedral ceiling family room addition with exposed beams, a wood stove for cozy winter evenings, half bath, and French doors opening to a sunny back porch. The first floor has fir floors throughout a formal front entry with vestibule, fireplaced living room, wainscoted dining room with doors to the pavered side patio, and a spacious eat-in kitchen with granite counters, central island, and mahogany cabinets. A side entry mudroom offers first floor laundry. Upstairs, the second floor includes three bedrooms (one with double closets) and a full bath. The Master Bedroom with dark maple floors and walk-in closet, full tiled bath with clawfoot tub and shower, and an additional bedroom with large closet are on the third floor. Basement with workshop

Property Details for 117 Main Street

Town
Topsfield
Area
MA-Topsfield
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Location

Listing Courtesy of J. Barrett & Company, Deborah Vivian

Sold By RE/MAX 360, Northshorist Group

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/13/2022 08:16 AM

Property Details for 117 Main Street

StatusSold
MLS #71842565
Days on Market352
Taxes$8,672 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1872
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of J. Barrett & Company, Deborah Vivian

Sold By RE/MAX 360, Northshorist Group

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Building Information for 117 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1872Building Size-Lot Size2.08 AC / 90,605 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,298 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,576

Property Taxes

$723

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 117 Main Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2706.0
  • Color: Gray
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Basement Features: Partial, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Office
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Association)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Side Entry, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 165.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 187.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 240.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 20.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 210.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 350.0
  • Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Width: 25.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 253.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 23.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 220.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 20.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 176.0
  • Room Office Length: 16.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Septic new in 2002 for 5 bedrooms,new natural gas heating and hot water system in 2006,new roof (2014). The third floor bath is unheated.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0033 B:0011 L:,3694196
  • Assessments: $527,200
  • Book: 33624
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: Historic
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 117 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 117 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$393,200Additions$585,100Total$978,300
Tax Record2024$14,371 ($1,198 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,806 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,806 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt666 SqFtStories3Lot Size90,605 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1872ZoningCRCountyESSEXAPNTOPS M:0033 B:0011 L:Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 117 Main Street

This home is within Topsfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Steward Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Proctor Elementary School
Public4 to 6

Masconomet Regional Middle School
Public7 to 8

Masconomet Regional High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of J. Barrett & Company, Deborah Vivian

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